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Dealers

Fla.-based Linder to distribute Atlas GMBH equipment in U.S.

Linder Industrial Machinery has become the exclusive importer and primary U.S. distributor for all Atlas GMBH products, except its cranes. The German-based Atlas manufactures wheeled, crawler and railroad excavators, material handlers and wheel loaders. Linder, based in Plant City, Florida, has 18 locations throughout the Southeast and has sold and distributed Atlas products for over […]

November 30, 2017

Class 7-8

The Nikola Zero is a 550-hp electric UTV informing development of the company’s semi truck

Nikola Motor Company (NMC) has positioned itself to rival electric auto-maker Tesla for the crown of trucking’s King of Alternative Power, but much like Elon Musk and his various side businesses, Nikola founder Trevor Milton has also diversified his team’s talents. Next year, NMC will debut its Nikola Zero utility vehicle (UTV), targeting military applications […]

November 29, 2017

Construction Equipment

Gradall’s new XL 3300 V wheeled excavator can dig at any side without outriggers

Beyond a new, more fuel efficient Tier 4 Final engine, Gradall has introduced an updated model of its XL 3300 wheeled excavator that also boasts an improved electrical system. The XL 3300 V is a 4×4 wheeled excavator capable of being driven up to 20 miles per hour both on and off pavement. Gradall says […]

November 29, 2017

Dealers

INFOGRAPHIC: Skid steer sales and buyer trends

A snapshot of new and used sales trends from Randall-Reilly’s Equipment Data Associates and TopBid auction price service.

November 29, 2017

Roadbuilding

Foley Equipment holds grand opening in $19M HQ in Wichita

Foley Equipment of Wichita, Kansas, recently moved into a new $19 million, 146,000-square-foot headquarters. The family-owned company celebrated with a grand opening on November 17. The Caterpillar construction equipment dealer has grown from a single store in 1940 to operations spanning 144 counties throughout Kansas and western Missouri. Foley broke ground on the facility’s […]

November 29, 2017

Dealers

Topcon expands Solutions Store concept to Pacific Northwest

Topcon has expanded its Solutions Store concept to two more locations, in Portland, Oregon, and Kent, Washington. PPI Group, a 90-year-old architectural, engineering and construction firm, will become the latest positioning distributor, under the name PPI Group, Topcon Solutions Store. PPI will run both Pacific Northwest stores. That gives Topcon’s stores 13 North American locations, […]

November 29, 2017

Class 7-8

Test Drive: New Mack Pinnacle boasts redesigned cab, racing-inspired steering wheel

The debut of Mack’s new Anthem tractor in August meant some fairly significant changes for the company’s Pinnacle model. For the coming year, Pinnacle axle forward models will get all-new interiors and LED headlights, along with a new grille that mirrors the look of Anthem. Mack surveyed thousands of drivers about their preferences, and used that […]

November 28, 2017

Components

Yokohama’s 5 new heavy equipment tires display loading, transport dual markings

Yokohama has added dual TRA code designations for loader and transport applications to five new off-the-road tires. The tires will feature an “E” and “L” size on the side wall. The company says the dual markings will help “dealers consolidate inventory cost and space” and show how one product can serve two separate applications. The […]

November 28, 2017

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: Cat unveils Next Gen excavators; Chevy unveils Colorado ZR2 AEV; <75 hp engine technology; Inside Cat 988K XE development; The best GM trucks of SEMA 2017

Cat unveils 3 20-ton Next Gen excavators: ‘Platform for the future’ boasts new hydraulic tech, remote start from phone app How cool is this: An excavator that you can start with an app on your smart phone. That’s just a tiny fraction of the digital razzle-dazzle Cat showed us last week in the most significant […]

November 28, 2017

Roadbuilding

Business Roundup: Cat accuses Wirtgen of patent infringement; P2P rentals, online equipment sales aren’t here to disrupt dealers; LiuGong global dealer conference; Thompson Cat adds Prinoth Panther

Cat fires back at Wirtgen with patent infringement complaint; ITC investigating The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) on Nov. 22 said it will investigate allegations by Caterpillar that German manufacturers Wirtgen GmbH and Joseph Vögele AG violated patent laws. The probe is based on a complaint filed by Cat on October 26, a complaint that is nearly […]

November 28, 2017

Dealers

H&E buys Denver-based Contractors Equipment Center

H&E Equipment Services announced the acquisition of Contractors Equipment Center (CEC) – a rental firm in the greater Denver area – for $122.4 million. The transaction, expected to be completed late this year, is subject to clearance by the U.S. Justice Department for compliance with antitrust laws. The purchase amount is subject to customary adjustments, […]

November 28, 2017

Construction Equipment

SuperRoads sells Python pothole patcher product line to Korean firm

Smart Air Chamber, which makes crash cushion protection for roads, work zones and monitoring systems, has purchased SuperiorRoads Solutions’ pothole patcher product lines, the Python 5000 and SR 6000. The purchase also leads to the creation of a new company, which will keep the SuperiorRoads name and continue to be based in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, […]

November 28, 2017